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S. K. Pottekkatt
About
A prolific Malayalam writer known for travel, observation, and literary prose.
S. K. Pottekkatt is known for prose writing that draws from travel, keen observation, and narrative clarity. His works present Kerala and the wider world through a literary lens, mixing storytelling with reflective description.
At a glance
Era
Modern Malayalam
Known for
Literary prose; travel-informed storytelling
Classification
Era
Modern
Profession
Novelist, Travel writer
Birthplace
Kozhikode
Major works
Oru Desathinte Katha; travelogues and fiction
Awards
Jnanpith Award; Sahitya Akademi Award
Literary movement
Modern prose / travel-informed fiction
Language(s)
Malayalam
Notable contributions
Combined fiction and travel writing, notably with Oru Desathinte Katha.
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